by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Dec 22, 2020 | Educator Wellness and Tips
With 2020 drawing to a close, and with the arrival of promising new vaccines, many of us are hopeful for a better year to come. While we know it will take time, we look forward to the more opportunities to gather with students, colleagues, and friends. We also know...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Oct 8, 2020 | Educator Wellness and Tips
In the chaos of modern life (and amidst a global pandemic), the concept of “self-care” has become an increasingly popular topic. Self-care, loosely defined, is a focus on the actions we can take to support our mental and physical health, especially in the face of...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Apr 13, 2020 | Educator Wellness and Tips
Imagine that you have an interview for a big job you want coming up. And imagine that said job interview is with someone very important and who has a reputation for being tough. In the build-up to this event, you’ll probably find yourself feeling very anxious and...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Apr 6, 2020 | Educator Wellness and Tips
When dealing with anxiety and stress, one question you could ask yourself is ‘why does it matter’? Why does it really matter if people can tell that you’re anxious? Does it really matter if you’re understandably nervous during a big presentation or event? The answer...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Apr 6, 2020 | Educator Wellness and Tips
Mindfulness can mean a great many things depending on who you ask. Essentially this is a tool and like any tool, it can be used in numerous different ways. Specifically, mindfulness can be used to change what we focus on and to change the way we think. Too often we...
by MTI: Professional Development Courses | Apr 5, 2020 | Educator Wellness and Tips
Mindfulness is a tool that has become exceedingly popular recently. Only a few years ago the general public would not be familiar with the term, whereas today it’s something we hear about all the time in a range of different contexts. In some ways this is a good...